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tcfab00 · 07-23-2009, 11:19 AM

what I started with

Axles

Size matters

Front end going under

tcfab00 · 07-23-2009, 11:27 AM

Side view of the front

Rear springs almost in

welding the rear spring mounts on

wheels

What it looks like now

tcfab00 · 07-23-2009, 11:30 AM

I still have to rework the rear spring hangers some, put the pinion brakes on, steering, and driveshafts. I dont think I did too bad for driving it to my shop on saturday and having less than 4 grand in it total.

CDA 455 · 07-23-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tcfab00

I still have to rework the rear spring hangers some, put the pinion brakes on, steering, and driveshafts. I dont think I did too bad for driving it to my shop on saturday and having less than 4 grand in it total.

Nice start.

How about reworking the front springs: Putting the shackles on the trailing (Rear) part of the springs?

tcfab00 · 07-23-2009, 11:49 AM

To get my front pinion angle where I wanted it I kinda had to. it was either that or make a complete subframe and have a wall hanging down putting alot of leverage on the frame when I hit stuff or just from cycling the suspension.

GubNi · 07-23-2009, 11:57 AM

What's the purpose of this truck? I'm going to guess you are trying to make a show truck since it's so long.

tcfab00 · 07-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Not hardly a show truck it might get a coat of flat black paint over the dents and bondo. Its mainly for mud my buddy and I built one like it for him and he needed someone to pull him out when he gets stuck. If I can get another steer axle it will have rear steer but suprisingly the axles turn pretty short

JohnnyU · 07-23-2009, 02:17 PM

You're just up in Ottawa? That's not too far from us at all! We've been putting on non-competitive mud bogs for a couple years, but this year is the first time we've really advertised and tried to get the word out. Check us out: Earth Resin Offroad

We'd love to see those beasts down in Manito sometime!

cj5 buggy · 07-23-2009, 03:51 PM

looks good.

LegendKiller89 · 07-23-2009, 06:26 PM

Now that looks sweet.

Midget28 · 07-23-2009, 06:30 PM

Whats the motor pushing this contraption.

SAY789 · 07-23-2009, 06:35 PM

Awesome id love to see you push against a wall and climb it like them rock crawler toys lol

EarthResin · 07-23-2009, 08:01 PM

One question, are you friends with the guy who sold you this truck (Brad)?

I don't know him really well, but my buddies (JohnnyU and others) have known him for a few years, and he comes and runs at our bogs when he can.

Truck is looking good, and as JohnnyU said, if you are looking to travel at all with that thing, try and come down to Levi's Backfield Bog on September 26th! Just go to www.earthresin4x4.com for more info! As JohnnyU said, it is in Manito, IL, so it isn't that far of a drive for you if you are interested!

Adam

tcfab00 · 07-24-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Midget28

Whats the motor pushing this contraption.

The motor for now is the stock 351w with a 5 apeed and a 205 case

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyU

You're just up in Ottawa? That's not too far from us at all! We've been putting on non-competitive mud bogs for a couple years, but this year is the first time we've really advertised and tried to get the word out. Check us out: Earth Resin Offroad

We'd love to see those beasts down in Manito sometime!

By your next event I should have all of the bugs worked out and I am plannin on coming down might have to bring my buddies 5 ton too

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthResin

One question, are you friends with the guy who sold you this truck (Brad)?

I don't know him really well, but my buddies (JohnnyU and others) have known him for a few years, and he comes and runs at our bogs when he can.

Truck is looking good, and as JohnnyU said, if you are looking to travel at all with that thing, try and come down to Levi's Backfield Bog on September 26th! Just go to www.earthresin4x4.com for more info! As JohnnyU said, it is in Manito, IL, so it isn't that far of a drive for you if you are interested!

Adam

I know Brad really well. I went to college with him and built the front suspension on his B2 and he was my best man in my wedding. I am more than willing to travel with this thing going to the Badlands on Aug 8th and from there who knows

tcfab00 · 07-24-2009, 06:46 AM

I did a little more work last night put the front bumper on, made the rear driveshaft, and fixed the rear suspension. I even drove it for the first time suprisingly the motor has enough power to make the ass end squat when floored and spin those small tires. Thse steering still needs to be hooked up so I just backed it up 100 yards and drove it back to the shed a few times.

aj123 · 07-24-2009, 07:03 AM

I've been thinking of the same set up,How does that drive train do moving that weight?how much do you have in the axles and wheels/tires?

tcfab00 · 07-24-2009, 07:21 AM

The drivetrain doesnt do too bad, but I have only driven it a couple hundred yards. The axles were $1500 for the pair wheels $340 and the tires were $350 I have been collecting parts for about a year and waiting for deals

pennsylvaniaboy · 07-24-2009, 08:29 AM

if run a second transfer case....and get some R4's

JohnnyU · 07-24-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcfab00

I know Brad really well. I went to college with him and built the front suspension on his B2 and he was my best man in my wedding. I am more than willing to travel with this thing going to the Badlands on Aug 8th and from there who knows

I had no idea this was the truck Brad was selling! That's badass!

What'd you do with the front 60?

tcfab00 · 07-24-2009, 11:53 AM

Its sitting in my parts pile not sure if I'm gunna keep it or not the rear is there too just in pieces

fastlt1 · 07-24-2009, 01:12 PM

What are you dooing for brakes?

JohnnyU · 07-24-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcfab00

Its sitting in my parts pile not sure if I'm gunna keep it or not the rear is there too just in pieces

Gotcha, I'm looking for a spare set of D60 shafts just have have ready to go. Just in case.

I'm excited to see more progress and completion of this rig!

tcfab00 · 07-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastlt1

What are you dooing for brakes?

Pinion brakes: Rotors from an 8 lug chevy and calipers from a tundra

Gunna hit it hard this weekend so hopefully it will be driveable by sunday.

bsfarmer · 07-24-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Gunna hit it hard this weekend so hopefully it will be driveable by sunday.

If you get that truck going for Sunday, you can wheel it and I will wheel your blue Ford on Sunday.

Its kinda funny how all the Peoria guys are finally starting to meet Robb and vise-versa. It is a small world after all.

xjtony · 07-25-2009, 12:22 AM

Id throw another tcase in there... Or a motor that can turn the tires up good.

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07-23-2009, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
tcfab00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134786 Location: Ottawa IL Posts: 445	Side view of the front Rear springs almost in welding the rear spring mounts on wheels What it looks like now

07-23-2009, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
tcfab00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134786 Location: Ottawa IL Posts: 445	I still have to rework the rear spring hangers some, put the pinion brakes on, steering, and driveshafts. I dont think I did too bad for driving it to my shop on saturday and having less than 4 grand in it total.

07-23-2009, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
tcfab00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134786 Location: Ottawa IL Posts: 445	To get my front pinion angle where I wanted it I kinda had to. it was either that or make a complete subframe and have a wall hanging down putting alot of leverage on the frame when I hit stuff or just from cycling the suspension.

07-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
tcfab00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134786 Location: Ottawa IL Posts: 445	Not hardly a show truck it might get a coat of flat black paint over the dents and bondo. Its mainly for mud my buddy and I built one like it for him and he needed someone to pull him out when he gets stuck. If I can get another steer axle it will have rear steer but suprisingly the axles turn pretty short

07-23-2009, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
LegendKiller89 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128238 Posts: 770	Now that looks sweet.

07-23-2009, 08:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
EarthResin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117744 Location: Tremont, IL Posts: 251	One question, are you friends with the guy who sold you this truck (Brad)? I don't know him really well, but my buddies (JohnnyU and others) have known him for a few years, and he comes and runs at our bogs when he can. Truck is looking good, and as JohnnyU said, if you are looking to travel at all with that thing, try and come down to Levi's Backfield Bog on September 26th! Just go to www.earthresin4x4.com for more info! As JohnnyU said, it is in Manito, IL, so it isn't that far of a drive for you if you are interested! Adam Last edited by EarthResin; 07-23-2009 at 08:02 PM.

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tcfab00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134786 Location: Ottawa IL Posts: 445	I did a little more work last night put the front bumper on, made the rear driveshaft, and fixed the rear suspension. I even drove it for the first time suprisingly the motor has enough power to make the ass end squat when floored and spin those small tires. Thse steering still needs to be hooked up so I just backed it up 100 yards and drove it back to the shed a few times. Last edited by tcfab00; 07-24-2009 at 06:47 AM.

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aj123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 105115 Location: THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS Posts: 37	I've been thinking of the same set up,How does that drive train do moving that weight?how much do you have in the axles and wheels/tires?

07-24-2009, 07:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
tcfab00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134786 Location: Ottawa IL Posts: 445	The drivetrain doesnt do too bad, but I have only driven it a couple hundred yards. The axles were $1500 for the pair wheels $340 and the tires were $350 I have been collecting parts for about a year and waiting for deals

07-24-2009, 08:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
pennsylvaniaboy Fullsize wheeler Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83301 Location: everett, pa Posts: 2,534	if run a second transfer case....and get some R4's

07-24-2009, 11:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
tcfab00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134786 Location: Ottawa IL Posts: 445	Its sitting in my parts pile not sure if I'm gunna keep it or not the rear is there too just in pieces

07-24-2009, 01:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
fastlt1 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Member # 135248 Posts: 47	What are you dooing for brakes?

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xjtony Rock God Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50866 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 1,796	Id throw another tcase in there... Or a motor that can turn the tires up good. __________________ I currently have no rig.

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